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Select Physical Therapy
Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Outpatient PRN
  • Location: 405 Racetrack Rd NE Suite 101, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
  • Schedule: Weekdays, PRN/As Needed
  • Salary: $50.00/hour

Our outpatient orthopedic team is seeking an occupational therapist to join us in providing quality patient care.

We are passionate about creating an exceptional patient experience and helping all of our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love. GIVE MORE DETAIL ABOUT THE CLINIC, ETC. IS IT ORTHO, NEURO, LYMPHEDEMA

We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Why Join Us

  • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program
  • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Build Relationships: Enhance, develop and expand relationships with referral sources and maintain a positive level of interaction with centers and patients.

Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.

Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.

Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
  • State Occupational Therapist license (or license eligible)
  • CPR certification
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planningPatient documentationClinical supervisionOrthopedic rehabilitationGoal settingReferral managementHIPAA compliance

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 44 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 11% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - PRN at Select Physical Therapy a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

12
<$120k
5
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k
3
$160k-180k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
84% this job
Sign-on bonus
16%
Relocation assistance
6%
Visa sponsorship
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Health Occupational Therapist (OT)Per Diem

Interim HealthCare - Treasure Coast · Port St. Lucie, Florida

$67.50 - $100/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Fort Walton Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$318k
Typical market rent
$1,800/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.0
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Select Physical Therapy

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Benefits & Perks

Mentorship and orientation programs
Unmatched CEU program
1900 centers in 39 states for internal movement